Best ski resorts in Europe
There are some 4,000 resorts within Europe alone, ranging from sprawling ski areas encompassing hundreds of miles of manicured pistes to thimble-sized resorts favoured by families and ski tourers. Whether you choose glossy Val d’Isère, with its state-of-the-art lift and snowmaking systems, St Moritz with its Michelin-starred restaurants, or the high-altitude Val Thorens for its snow-sure and car-free streets, European ski resorts positively spoil for choice. Perhaps you fancy getting swept up in World Cup mania, watching the world’s best skiers hurtle down slicked pistes in Courchevel, Cortina d’Ampezzo and Kitzbühel? Or maybe you simply want to contemplate the Alpine majesty of the Matterhorn, Eiger and Mont Blanc? Read on for our guide to Europe’s best resorts for every kind of skier.